The average train between Zurich and Dunkirk takes 18h 45m and the fastest train takes 16h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Zurich and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 18h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
Zurich to Dunkirk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Dunkirk train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Zurich to Dunkirk train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Zurich and Dunkirk is 605.8 km. The road distance is 930 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dunkerque via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, and Lille Europe in around 8h 5m.